Analyst, Fuel Accounting III - 518822

Tennessee Valley Authority

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred, related fields accepted.
  • Minimum of five years in financial management, business systems, and controls.
  • Experience in the utility industry is preferred.
  • Professional certification such as CPA encouraged.
  • Strong working knowledge of financial systems and financial analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform accounting and reconciliation for fuel-related commodity costs.
  • Enhance accounting skills through internal training courses.
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
  • Support development of business systems that contain accounting transactions.
  • Drive continuous improvement in accounting and control processes.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts.

Benefits

  • Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.
Full Job Description
External - Posting Description

Analyst, Fuel Accounting III - 518822

Organization: Finance

Department: Power Supply & Fuels

Work Location: Chattanooga or Knoxville, Tennessee

Relocation: Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 09/07/2026

Posting Close: 09/20/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

Position Purpose

Responsible for accounting and reporting for all TVA fuel-related commodity costs including, but not necessarily limited to, natural gas, coal, reagents, emission allowances, hydro, nuclear fuel, power, and Renewable Energy Credits (REC's). Other areas of accounting responsibilities may include, but not be limited to, derivative accounting and reporting and TVA's Fuel Cost Adjustment. Responsible for providing information for TVA's SEC filings. Other accountabilities within these activities include, but may not be limited to, supporting TVA's financial statement integrity, supporting Sarbanes-Oxley control environment compliance, supporting the development of the annual fuel contracting plan, budget and forecast reporting, performing financial analysis, supporting business system development and integration, and supporting system and process improvements.

Principal Accountabilities
  1. Perform transactional accounting and account reconciliations for general ledger accounts, as appropriate.
  2. Continuously improve accounting acumen by attending internal accounting training courses
  3. Support and maintain a superior control environment by owning, complying with, certifying, and enhancing (as appropriate) Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
  4. Support the development of related business systems that contain accounting transactions.
  5. Support an environment of continuous improvement in Technology & Innovation, as well as accounting & control processes.
  6. Budget and forecast preparation


Minimum Requirements

Education - A Bachelor's degree is required. Field of study in accounting or finance is preferred. A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, with related education, training & experience will be considered. An advanced degree in accounting, finance or business administration is desirable.

Experience - At least five years of experience in financial management, business systems and controls; preferably including experience in the utility industry.

Certification/License, etc. - Professional certifications (such as a Certified Public Accountant license) are encouraged.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must have working knowledge of general business, financial systems and controls, computer skills, and financial analysis techniques. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to communicate clearly orally and in writing. Strong commitment to and skills in employee communication and the ability to build teamwork and convey mission, objective, expectations and philosophy. Candidate may be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance based on position / access requirements and essential job functions.

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